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FASWALL Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
 
- FASWALL ICFs made of 85% mineralized wood chips (recycled wood) and 15% Portland cement/fly ash
- Durable
- Utilizes a renewable, sustainable resource with one of the lowest imbodied energies in a building material-wood.
- 4 hour fire rating. No flame spread, no smoke development (ASTM c-119-88, E-84-89a)
- Freeze and Thaw. Passed 300 cycle test (ASTM C-666)
- Termite and Pest resistant. Unlike foam, termites do not tunnel through Faswall™ insulated concrete forms.
- Suitable for all sesmic zones.
- Sound Proof (ASTM E 90-90). STC rating of 55: Creates exceptionally quiet indoor space.
- Cuts with carpenter's tools. Takes screws and nails on all surfaces. No installation or searching for furring strips.
- Faswall insulated concrete forms are an excellent substrate for plasters and stuccos; keys-in on the porous surfaces.
- Meets or exceeds building codes and energy codes in all states.
- Breathable. Wall slowly exchanges air between outside and inside without compromising insulation value, eliminating any moisture buildup in the wall.
- Minimal bracing as compared to foam ICFs.
- Faswall ICFs use up to 60% LESS concrete infill compared to foam IFCs for similar wall thickness.
- Insulation inserts insulate the thermal mass into the living space gaining the full benefit of the thermal fly wheel effect whereas
foam ICFs isolate the mass from the living space.
- No fume out-gassing, no VOC's, no formaldehyde...period.
- Faswall insulated concrete forms are comparable installed cost to foam ICFs, SIPS and advanced framing.
- Supervised unskilled labor can be used for installation. Ideal for owner built homes.
- Wall is highly alkaline and breathable. These two factors combine to be inhospitable to mold growth.. period.
- Non thermal mass enhanced R value of 21 with 3" mineral wool inserts. Performance R values significantly higher depending on glazing quality, southern exposure and climate.
- Dimensions: 16" x 11 1/2" x 8" (core size: 5" x 6")
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